By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos –
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has cautioned residents of Lagos State to take utmost precautions to avoid dangers due to the heavy downpour on Thursday.
The NEMA Coordinator, South-West Zonal Office, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, gave the advice in a statement issued on Thursday.
Farinloye advised school proprietors and teachers to keep the children under their custody for 30 minutes after rainfall before realising them.
“This is to safeguard the children from playing in the rainwater on their way home.
“After the flash flooding, which will not last beyond 30 minutes, it will be safe for the children to find their way home,” Farinloye said.
He urged drivers to exercise patience as the highways have being blocked and flooded.
“People should avoid taking refuge in makeshift shelters as the place can be washed off by floods.
“The agency and other stakeholders are on the highways to monitor and respond to any distress situation that may arise,“he said.
